monocle 25/25 capri
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monocle 25/25 capri
MONOCLE 25/25 CAPRI — Visitors to Capri fall easily under its spell. Unspoilt nature, stunning sunsets and fabulous food make it easy. Even seasoned shoppers feel at home, since the island offers enough high-end boutiques to make Paris and Milan blush. Once the exclusive playground of shipping magnates and society types, it has become a mustsee stop on the mass-tourism circuit. But despite the recent incursion of poorly attired tourists, the Piazzetta remains one of the best places in the world to people watch. 01 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Essentials Sharing the island’s beauty with 60,000 day-trippers can be avoided if you book a room in spring or early autumn. Crowds still getting you down? Head for the hills and the town of Anacapri, the island’s low-key alternative. Skip the hour-long ferry ride in choppy seas. SAM Helicopters flies passengers from Naples airport to the island in 15 minutes. Don’t expect fine sandy beaches. Rocky coastline is the norm so bring appropriate footwear. Do expect fabulous restaurants at bathing spots. La Fontelina offers white-wine sangria to pass the time between dishes. The Blue Grotto is the island’s main attraction but other sea caves are worth a visit. Hire a wooden “gozzo” boat complete with sunshade and make the rounds. Capri is lemon heaven. Try the local limoncello liqueur from Casa Mariantonia, which makes the genuine article using only the best Sorrento lemons. For the best pastry treats, visit Sfizi di Pane in Capri’s gourmand alley, Via le Botteghe. A sunset aperitivo on the beach at Lido del Faro may have you reaching for the local property listings instantly. Privacy important during your stay? Gather a group of close friends and rent out Villa Cicerenella. 02 Hotels Independent and easy Hotel Senaria 10 Via Follicara, Anacapri + 39 081 837 3222; senaria.it Upscale bed & breakfast Casa Mariantonia 180 Via G. Orlandi, Anacapri + 39 081 837 2923 casamariantonia.com Premium JK Capri 225 Via Prov. Marina Grande + 39 081 838 4001; jkcapri.com 03 Dining Fast breakfast Bar Funicolare Piazza A. Diaz + 39 081 837 0363 Leisurely breakfast Michelangelo 138 Via G. Orlandi, Anacapri Café for people watching Gran Caffè 1 Piazza Umberto + 39 081 837 0388 Lunch with friends Da Tonino 12 Via Dentecale + 39 081 837 6718 Deli to get picnic food Salumeria Ferraro 10 Via Le Botteghe + 39 081 838 8250 Lunch on the beach Da Luigi 5 Via Faraglioni + 39 081 837 0591 Pre-dinner drinks Piccolo Bar 1 Piazza Umberto + 39 081 837 0325 Dinner for two La Terrazza di Lucullo Caesar Augustus Hotel Via G. Orlandi 4, Anacapri + 39 081 837 3395 caesar-augustus.com Dinner with friends Da Paolino 11 Via Palazzo a Mare + 39 081 837 6102 Dinner on the beach Lido Del Faro Località Punta Carena, Anacapri + 39 081 837 1798 lidofaro.com Big dinner with friends Pizzeria Aurora 18/22 Via Fuorlovado + 39 081 837 0181; auroracapri.com Drink after dinner Bar at Hotel La Palma 39 Via Vittorio Emanuele + 39 081 837 0133 lapalma-capri.com Late drink Quisi Bar 2 Via Camerelle + 39 081 837 0788; quisi.it Late bite (gelato) Buonocore 35 Via Vittorio Emanuele +39 081 837 7826 On the tiles Taverna Anema e Core 39e Via Sella Orta + 39 081 837 6461 anemaecore.com 04 Reading Bookshop La Conchiglia 12 Via Le Botteghe + 39 081 837 6577 laconchigliacapri.com 05 Basics Beachwear from Kiwi 39 Via Roma kiwi-saint-tropez.com 06 Shopping Something you can’t get anywhere else Perfume from Carthusia 28 Via Federico Serena + 39 081 837 0368; carthusia.it Lost luggage – where to buy shirts, socks and underwear The shops in Via Camerelle Something for the kids Clothes from Girotondo 7 Via Fuorlovado + 39 081 837 0862 Something for someone you love Sandals by Antonio Riva 75 Via G. Orlandi, Anacapri + 39 081 837 3583 Something for yourself Fashion from 100% Capri 29 Via Fuorlovado + 39 081 837 7008 07 Nearby sights Amalfi Coast or the volcanic Aeolian islands just off Sicily’s northeastern coast. 08 Limousine/car Capri Drive 1/5 Via P. S. Cimino + 39 081 838 2002 09 Transport Helicopters SAM Helicopters + 39 082 835 4155 capri-helicopters.com Boats Day hire (around island, to Ischia, Amalfi Coast, etc) and 24-hour transfer service from mainland. They have Mercedes taxis on the island and also to get you from Naples harbour to airport: Capri Relax Boats 34 Via Cristoforo Colombo + 39 081 837 4559 caprirelaxboats.com 10 Fitness Good gym Capri Gym 10 Via Roma + 39 081 837 5430 Spa Capri Beauty Farm 2b Via Capodimonte, Anacapri + 39 081 978 0111 capripalace.com